Use this six-step framework to vet and evaluate massive open online courses.

MOOCs (massive open online courses) have entered a new phase in the world of corporate learning, driven by a confluence of trends. The first of these trends is the evolving perception of MOOCs. Initially, the success of MOOCs was gauged by their rates of completion. Compared with traditional educational offerings, these rates were surprisingly low (roughly 7-9 percent). This led to a period of disillusionment because it